Are there any bad things you can say to your spouse?

However, it’s not just outright insults that can damage your marriage over time —even some of the seemingly innocuous things you say to your spouse could cause major problems down the line.

Do you think your spouse is manipulating you?

Manipulation of some kind. If you’re reading this, there’s at least a small chance that you clicked because you’re worried you’re being manipulated in some way. After years in the business of divorce, I have some experience in knowing what spousal manipulation looks like—and also how to deal with it.

What to do if your spouse leaves you without an explanation?

Don’t waste it on playing detective – invest it on yourself and your life after 50. Someone who left you without an explanation is someone who does not deserve to spend the rest of your life with you. It doesn’t matter if they were your spouse, co-parent or partner for years.

What happens when your spouse decides to leave you?

I don’t want to be married to you anymore.” It’s devastating when your spouse of 20+ years suddenly decides to end a life-long relationship, especially when things seemed good to you, and there had been no signs that they were suffering. But here’s where it gets sticky.

What happens when your spouse says nothing at all?

5. Nothing at all. Saying nothing at all ― or stonewalling your partner ― can cause more damage to your marriage than any statement on this list. Stonewalling occurs when one partner withdraws from the interaction or argument, closing themselves off to what the other spouse has to say.

Is it possible to get along with your spouse?

I don’t like to get too personal but I have to admit – I’m one of those lucky guys who gets along with his spouse. This doesn’t mean we don’t argue but in the times that we do, we don’t get angry, scream or give each other the silent treatment. We openly say what’s on our mind and then deal with the issue.

Manipulation of some kind. If you’re reading this, there’s at least a small chance that you clicked because you’re worried you’re being manipulated in some way. After years in the business of divorce, I have some experience in knowing what spousal manipulation looks like—and also how to deal with it.

Why do some people have problems with their spouse?

Other reasons included personal problems of my spouse (37 percent), not getting enough attention (34 percent), my spouse’s personal habits (29 percent), and sexual problems (24 percent).